I won't actually be participating. Heck, I might not even see any of the races. But by golly, I'll be signing books! Anderson's Bookshop in downtown Downers Grove will be hosting me on Saturday, August 19 from 3-5 PM and Sunday, August 20 from 1-3 PM. I'll have a table in front of the store on the sidewalk.

I can even work the hometown angle like I did in Champaign since I spent some of my (worst) formative years in neighboring Woodridge. I just hope I don't run into my second grade teacher -- I thought she was a witch. Hey, maybe I'll see the girl who barfed on my coat during recess... such fond memories!